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Precious Penmanship
Caran d’Ache knows a thing or two about precious penmanship! The sheer nobility of the 1010 Diamonds is immediately apparent by this Swiss company. The writing instrument is crafted with the decadent precision of something out of a fairy tale. The cap alone—studded with 26 lines of 22 diamonds each—is comprised of 44 diamonds, each one set by hand. The body of the pen boasts an exterior cage of white gold, adorned with 170 emerald-cut diamonds (4.06 carats). The ring consists of 88 baguette-cut white diamonds (2.28 carats) and 8 baguette-cut black diamonds. We could wax poetic a little longer, but you get it. $1.3 million. Available at http://www.carandache.ch/m/index.lbl. |
Wrist Worthy
Time will tell which watch is here
to stay! Piaget’s exclusive limited edition version of its Polo FortyFive Chronograph is more of a masterpiece than timepiece. Comprised of a 45 mm titanium case with steel gadroons and a sapphire crystal back, this wondrous, Veuve Clicquot-inspired Polo Classic watch will make punctuality pretty. The watch is specially designed as the prize for the winning team for this season’s match and will render its wearer victorious among the style set. Only ten models have been produced, making this Piaget piece a timeless treasure. $21,900. Available at Piaget boutiques worldwide.
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Diamond Beauty
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, Gilan’s Heritage Collection Design limited piece ranks as a bosom buddy. The ring is brazen enough to make a statement, yet sophisticated in its shimmer. Made from two pear shaped rose diamonds set on 18-carat gold (approximately 2.5 carats each), it’s a summer staple for cocktail parties and gatherings. With a design inspired by figures found on the walls of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace carved on the back, this is a true gem. Handmade using the techniques of the Ottoman jewelry masters, this accent will take center stage every time. $59,000. Available at Gilan, New York.
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Shimmering Lobes
Lobes will be aching for Leviev’s Emerald and Diamond Earrings. Just think—diamonds of the most elegant persuasion dangling from your ears and transforming a simple summer outfit into a fashion force to be reckoned with. Two emerald drops weighing 24.46 carats mounted with ten marquise and eight pear-shaped diamonds totaling 10.03 carats! Collection white pave diamonds weighing 2.95 carats, handcrafted in platinum only add to the splendor. Price upon request. Available at all locations: New York, London, Dubai, Moscow, Singapore, www.leviev.com.
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Into The Deep
Ocean exploration is at your fingertips with U-Boat Worx’s new C-Explorer personal submarine. Delve into the depths of the ocean in this cutting-edge contraption that can descend up to 1,000 meters!—And you don’t have to be a marine biologist to operate this fantastical machine. A fully acrylic pressure hull combined with a catamaran-style design allows for optimal underwater viewing. Private explorers, luxury super yacht owners, and ocean aficionados can scope out the sea ‘scape. Configurations for one to six passengers available. From $878,000 to $1,242,000. Available at www.uboatworx.com.
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Crystal Sharp Security
The Swarovski bejeweled Alarm Control Center is the ultimate in security and protection. The glitzy gadget ensures your home with protection from burglary, fire, carbon monoxide, water damage, loss of heat and air conditioning, and auto/marine theft. It even offers you a real-time live video of what’s going on in your home over your cell phone—from anywhere in the world! $6,500 plus installation. Exclusively available through NAPCO Security and
www.securityserviceprovider.com.
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Cuff Link Criterion
These cuff links are cause for cavorting to every fashionable fete this season. Gentlemen who care about the finer things will go into raptures over Atelier Yozu’s 18kt gold accoutrements that represent the crème de la crème of cuff links. Hand-finished and created with painstaking craftsmanship, these exquisite accents will enliven any sleeve. $8,700. Available at www.yozu.com.
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Bejeweled Creature
What better way to channel summer sultriness than by tucking a shimmering safari creature under
your arm? Botswana is Judith Leiber’s latest majestic jewel—and women with a wild side, or stripe, will don it every chance they get. Made up of 11,967 crystals, this silver plated zebra in silver rhine multi is hand painted and took a whopping 20 hours to create! Tote it around and
be the talk of the town. $4,995. Available at www.judithleiber.com.
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